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Google Makes PDF Files Searchable

 
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:13 am    Post subject: Google Makes PDF Files Searchable Reply with quote
Google, using optical character-recognition technology,

can now scan PDF files, turn them back into text and make them available as
search results via the 'View as HTML' link.  By turning images of text into
text, Google expands its already massive index. Google's approach doesn't
obviate the need to consult th...read more
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